KTH1230 (Byzantine Amphora or Jar) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 80
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Unclassified Amphora
Description
One sherd preserves small segment from handle. Moderate, extensive abrasion and chipping around edges; worn breaks.
Description
Wide, thin strap handle with slight ridging on exterior.
Fabric, firing, surface
Reddish fabric (2.5YR 6/8), consistently fired; very hard, somewhat fine, with smooth to vaguely hackly break and almost sopay texture; relatively few inclusions, including uncommon, tiny to medium, angular, lime chunks and black bits; faint sparse dusting of mica. Carefully smoothed.
Handle width
0.0521
Preserved length
0.068
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Photograph
Photograph